Emergency Services

As much as we try to prevent illness, Norfolk County Veterinary Service understands that emergencies do happen—an as yet unidentified illness can become acute or a pet suffers a critical accident, for example. Ensuring our clients are well taken care of during an emergency situation is an important aspect of providing complete, compassionate care for your companion.

During our regular office hours we are more than capable of handling a wide range of emergencies. We do ask that you call, if possible, before bringing your pet in so that we are prepared for your emergency and are waiting for you.

For emergencies that occur after our normal hours we refer our clients to the following specialty hospitals.

When to Seek Emergency Care

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for a pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek out emergency care for your pet: